1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1998 BMW Z3 and 1998 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW Z3 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Z3 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z3 | E |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |